CIO & AI Security Leader — Senior Director

About the role: Gartner Analysts are industry thought leaders who create must-have insights, market predictions and best practices for a broad range of world-leading organizations. A Senior Director serves as a leader within Gartner’s Business and Technology Insights (BTI) group, establishing oneself as a credible voice within their designated market at local, regional and global levels. Utilizing exceptional research and analytical skills, a Senior Director plays a significant role in producing pragmatic and provocative insights which Gartner clients consume and apply to propel their business toward key objectives. They are a trusted source of advice for clients, reinforcing Gartner’s value every day by engaging them via in-person meetings, virtual meetings, sales support visits and Gartner conferences to discuss complex client challenges and offer appropriate recommendations. About the role: Gartner Analysts are industry thought leaders who create must-have insights, market predictions and best practices for a broad range of world-leading organizations. A Senior Director serves as a leader within Gartner’s Business and Technology Insights (BTI) group, establishing oneself as a credible voice within their designated market at local, regional and global levels. Utilizing exceptional research and analytical skills, a Senior Director plays a significant role in producing pragmatic and provocative insights which Gartner clients consume and apply to propel their business toward key objectives. They are a trusted source of advice for clients, reinforcing Gartner’s value every day by engaging them via in-person meetings, virtual meetings, sales support visits and Gartner conferences to discuss complex client challenges and offer appropriate recommendations. Position Overview: Gartner’s CIO and AI Leader group is seeking an experienced Analyst to provide thought leadership, research, and advisory services at the intersection of cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies to help guide CIOs and AI Leaders. The Analyst will identify emerging cybersecurity trends and vendors, helping client companies be prepared for future threats. The ideal candidate is a former CIO, CISO, or has demonstrable experience working closely with CIOs and AI Leaders, with deep expertise in cybersecurity from both technical and governance perspectives. This role will shape Gartner’s research agenda and client interactions on both how emerging technologies – such as agentic AI, quantum computing, and cloud-native architecture –are reshaping the cybersecurity landscape for enterprise leaders as well as how companies can utilize emerging technologies to protect their organizations. What you will do: Conduct in-depth research and develop actionable insights on the impact of emerging technologies (e.g., AI/ML, quantum, blockchain/tokenization, edge computing) on cybersecurity trends and corporate threat landscapes. Providing CIOs and AI Leaders with best practices on how to safeguard their organizations. Analyze and advise on the impact of emerging technologies on enterprise cybersecurity strategies, architectures, and governance frameworks. Identify emerging security technologies that take advantage of emerging technologies like AI and quantum computing and help CIOs make decisions on future security architecture and governance models. Tracking the vendor landscape for new players. Author research notes, market guides, and strategic frameworks that address the evolving and future needs of CIOs and AI Leaders in cybersecurity and technology risk management. Deliver high-impact presentations, webinars, and client interactions, translating complex technical and governance concepts into strategic, yet actionable, recommendations for C-level audiences. Engage with senior technology executives, vendors, and industry stakeholders to identify market trends, innovation opportunities, and emerging risks. Collaborate with Gartner’s global analyst community to ensure comprehensive coverage and thought leadership across the cybersecurity and emerging technology domains. Provide one-on-one advisory to Gartner clients, supporting their strategic planning, technology selection, and organizational transformation initiatives. Provide high quality and timely content peer review Build credibility as an industry expert to represent Gartner insights, methodology and strategy Actively participate in innovation, ideation, and research discussions and collaborate effectively with peers in the Insights community Identify research process improvements or develop new processes that help the team and BTI provide excellent service delivery Be a mentor and a coach by supporting more junior team members Be client-centric while actively seeking to help clients engage regularly and often with Gartner insights and interactions What you will need: Demonstrated knowledge of the impact of emerging technologies on cybersecurity, including hands-on experience or research in AI/ML security, quantum-safe cryptography, or cloud-native security. Proven experience as a CIO, CISO, or direct advisor to CIOs/AI Leaders in a large enterprise or technology-focused organization. Deep expertise in cybersecurity, including technical architecture, threat intelligence, risk management, and governance frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls). Demonstrate executive presence; can immediately establish credibility with executives and additional stakeholders Strong organizational skills; ability to work under tight deadlines and produce high quality deliverables Demonstrate excellence in research and writing ability Strong written and verbal proficiency, analytical and presentation skills; ability to engage clients and respond effectively to questions Proficient in analyzing and synthesizing data; can effectively apply patterns and frameworks while drawing and defending conclusions to client challenges Strong communication skills - able to explain complex concepts concisely and simply Subject matter expertise; comfortable presenting at large and small-scale speaking engagements Strong business and financial acumen Deep knowledge of the global and competitive landscape within subject area as well as the interplay in that market Ability to work independently, while also being intrinsically motivated to collaborate across teams and support the workflow of others, in a multicultural global team Learning agile and adept with navigating highly matrixed environments Ability to represent Gartner's research methodology and strategies effectively at all levels Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% (where applicable) Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or related discipline; advanced degree preferred. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in technology consulting, advisory, or research roles. Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements impacting global enterprises (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, DORA). Why Gartner? Work with the world’s most influential technology leaders and shape the future of digital business. Access to cutting-edge research, global peer networks, and continuous professional development. Competitive compensation, benefits, and a flexible work environment. Who are we? At Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT), we guide the leaders who shape the world. Our mission relies on expert analysis and bold ideas to deliver actionable, objective business and technology insights, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities. Since our founding in 1979, we’ve grown to 20,000 associates globally who support over 13,000 client enterprises in ~90 countries and territories. We do important, interesting and substantive work that matters. That’s why we hire associates with the intellectual curiosity, energy and drive to want to make a difference. The bar is unapologetically high. So is the impact you can have here. What makes Gartner a great place to work? Our vast, virtually untapped market potential offers limitless opportunities – opportunities that may not even exist right now – for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. How far you go is driven by your passion and performance. We hire remarkable people who collaborate and win as a team. Together, our singular, unifying goal is to deliver results for our clients. Our teams are inclusive and composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and generations. We invest in great leaders who bring out the best in you and the company, enabling us to multiply our impact and results. This is why, year after year, we are recognized worldwide as a great place to work. Gartner is the world authority on AI At Gartner, you’ll join a company at the very center of the AI revolution. Gartner has proactive, objective guidance throughout clients’ AI journeys. We set the standard for how organizations leverage artificial intelligence to drive meaningful impact. You’ll have access to unmatched resources, expertise, and technology, and play a key role in helping Gartner and our clients innovate and grow as we leverage AI to transform business and technology landscapes. It’s an exciting time to be at Gartner, with limitless opportunities to make a real impact, grow your skills, and build a lasting, meaningful career in a field that’s reshaping the way we operate. If you’re passionate about AI and want to be part of a team that’s guiding the leaders who shape the world, Gartner is the place for you. What do we offer? Gartner offers world-class benefits, highly competitive compensation and disproportionate rewards for top performers. In our hybrid work environment, we provide the flexibility and support for you to thrive — working virtually when it's productive to do so and getting together with colleagues in a vibrant community that is purposeful, engaging and inspiring. Ready to grow your career with Gartner? Join us. Gartner believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is 172,000 USD - 202,500 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan. Our talent acquisition team will provide the specific opportunity on our bonus or incentive programs to eligible candidates. 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